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Topic: Femicide

Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women

By David Njaaga   2026-03-08 16:49:44

Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.

Ruto pledges action as femicide report exposes national crisis

By David Njaaga   2026-01-26 20:09:29

President William Ruto receivcies report of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, including femicide, pledges action.

Report: Kenya lacks standalone femicide law despite 10 pc rise in killings

By David Njaaga   2026-01-26 19:22:50

Technical working group exposes legal gaps, fragmented services and cultural practices that perpetuate violence against women and girls

27 sex workers killed in Nairobi as government sits on femicide report

By Benard Orwongo   2025-12-17 19:56:18

By August, Baraza said the report was in its final stage before being handed over to Ruto, but the report has not been released.